Day 1London
Fly from London into Tokyo`s Narita, arriving later the next day.
You will be met at the airport by our representative and escorted to the bus for your hotel in central Tokyo.
Have a day to acclimatise and sightsee in Tokyo before your rural adventure begins.
This afternoon transfer to Haneda airport for the domestic flight to Kushiro where a rental car will be waiting for you. From Kushiro drive through the wetlands, stopping in at the Crane centre, to the Akan National Park.
Explore the lake today- take a boat trip or simply stroll around the shore.
Head to the far eastern Shiretoko Peninsula today, stopping in at Lakes Kussharo and Mashuko as you go. If you are short on time Mashuko is the more accessible and beautiful of the two.
Explore Shiretoko's rugged, wild coastline today by boat - looking out for bears and other wildlife along the way. There are plenty of walking possibilities around the town centre.
Drive back into the heart of Hokkaido, via Abashiri - there is an interesting indigenous peoples museum here - to Sounkyo.
Explore the gorge in the morning and then drive to Asahidake, another mountainous and scenic town.
Explore the mountain today, there are several short walks or some longer hikes in the area.
Drive south to Biei, a pretty town with rolling hills and abundant flowers in the spring and summer. Return to your hotel in the evening.
Drive to the capital city of Hokkaido today, Sapporo. The city is very cosmopolitan and has some interesting architecture and a lovely atmosphere.
Explore the city today, including a visit to the Historical Village of Hokkaido, which features replicas and original buildings dating back to the 1800s.
Drive to the airport for your flight back to Tokyo and your final afternoon at leisure in Japan.
Take the limousine bus to Narita for your flight home. You arrive home the same day.